Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Acute Medicine
The closing date is 25 August 2026

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline, with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.

There is the potential for PAs in another speciality, teaching, and research depending on clinical need, availability and funding.

Less than full time applications are actively welcomed, recognising the importance of variable job planning to ensure a sustainable career.

Please note the simulation date is 11th September 2026 and the interview date is 18th September 2026

Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post for a Consultant Acute Physician with or without a specialty interest, at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the acute medicine service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide, alongside the current team, the acute medicine service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, including in-patient and same day emergency care
• Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff working within the department
• Comply with the GMC requirements of the Duties of a Doctor at all times

Management Responsibilities:

• Active participation in monthly clinical governance and consultant meetings
• Active participation in departmental audit and quality improvement projects
• Active participation in trainee teaching and development

About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number: 193-CON254UCG
Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see enclosed job information pack.
Visits to the department are strongly supported so please get in touch for this to be arranged.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration within 6 months of CCST in Acute Medicine at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, knowledge & skills
Essential

• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
• Experience in all aspects of general medicine and patient care

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead for Acute Medicine, Peter Rhead
Email: Peter.Rhead@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Phone: 01183225111